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Hear how two Lansing business owners are taking damage to downtown after Sunday's protest against police brutality in Lansing.

Hundreds gathered at the Michigan State Capitol Sunday to protest the police killing of George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis who was killed after White police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for minutes.

Protesters marched around the Capitol, down Michigan Avenue, and to East Lansing and back throughout the day—remaining largely non-violent. However, as daylight began to fade, a switch flipped and the protest turned violent leaving broken windows, a burnt carcass of a car, and damage to downtown businesses.

Today's Current Sports with Al Martin is dedicated toward discussing the unrest in our nation due to the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota law enforcement last week. Al gives his candid thoughts on where our nation must go in order for true change to happen.

Hear the sounds of Sunday's protest against police brutality at the state capitol.

This post was last updated Sunday, May 31st at 11:30 p.m.

Hundreds gathered at the Michigan State Capitol Sunday to protest the police killing of George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis who was killed after White Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for minutes.

Listen to the conversation between WKAR's Mary Ellen Pitney and Abigail Censky as they break down why Fair and Equal Michigan, a gay-rights ballot initiative campaign, is suing state election officials overs signature gathering requirements.

As ballot measure initiatives across the country fizzled out during the coronavirus pandemic Fair and Equal Michigan pivoted to gathering electronic signatures.

But, when Wednesday’s deadline came to turn in signatures to be vetted for a place on Novembers’ ballot, the gay-rights campaign fighting for non-discrimination protections fell more than 162,000 signatures short.

Now, along with two Democrat state lawmakers, the campaign is suing the Michigan Secretary of State, Board of Canvassers, and Director of Elections to forestall the end of their campaign.

The panel discusses who should lead the Midland flood investigation and the flap continues over the first gentleman. The guest is Chair of the Michigan republican party Laura Cox. Panelists Chad Livengood, Kyle Melinn and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.